Mg Zt Bass Box

allyp · 25th February 2009, 14:26

Forgive me for being a bit thick , i've never had an mg before and am considering fitting a bass box and amp is the wiring already there, its an 2001 mg zt+ i've heard people say it already fitted in the loom ? HELP !!!!!

Livermpj · 25th February 2009, 20:14

Hi, I've just fitted a Pioneer TS-WX11A to the front passenger footwell (bolted to the panel under the glovebox). Despite it's relatively small size, it sounds great

There was no wiring present in the car, I used the cigar lighter supply (purple/yellow) and a remote trigger from the head unit (blue/white). If your head unit doesn't have a line-level audio o/p, then the Pioneer sub can be driven from the main speakers (but with the disadvantage that the main speakers must be driven with the full frequency range, and so will distort more easily).

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=32605

Hope this makes sense,
Pete.

eddybrown · 25th February 2009, 21:36

Is it wise to draw the power from the cigar lighter? That sub/amp will draw 50W, personally I'd run a power lead direct from the battery and stick a fuse inline just after the battery.

Looks a good choice of subwoofer though, very nice install. I have a fullsize 12" and whilst the boot is big it does still take up a bit of room and you loose that flexibility.

mantianak · 25th February 2009, 22:11

I think there was a sub option for 75/ZT's but I doubt its high power. If you're looking for a custom powerful system (alpine, jl, etc) then you will definitely need a power cable straight from the battery.

allyp · 26th February 2009, 13:50

Thanks guys, that makes thing clearer.
Cheers
:lol:

Livermpj · 26th February 2009, 19:02

Hi allyp, the Pioneer sub comes with an in-line 10A fuse, so the cigar lighter supply should be OK (it's fused at 15A).
A sub with a more powerful amp will need more current, in which case I'd be tempted to take a supply from the primary fusebox in the engine compartment.
Cheers, Pete.

shakennstirred · 27th February 2009, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by mantianak

I think there was a sub option for 75/ZT's but I doubt its high power. If you're looking for a custom powerful system (alpine, jl, etc) then you will definitely need a power cable straight from the battery.

its the Harman kardon stereo upgrade and i believe its about 130watt amp and sub under the rear parcel shelf and upgraded speakers/tweeters

Phil1 · 6th March 2009, 15:12

I fitted a sub in my old ZT and its dead easy to fit! I used some rather meaty cable on mine and apart from having to modify the grommits through the double bulkhead, it was a doddle. The amount of space for cable down the sills is nothing short of mind boggling, its huge! For best effect run the power cable down the drivers side (easiest place to get it through the bulkhead), and the remote and phono cables from the stereo down the passenger side (to cut out interferance from the power cable).

Remember to keep the fuse from the battery live terminal as close as possible to the battery. If any wire chaffing should take place then it will still blow easily.

jaiscossie · 6th March 2009, 17:03

I want to do this to my new mgzt :-)

25th February 2009, 14:26	#1
allyp Newbie MG ZT + Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SHROPSHIRE Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mg Zt Bass Box Forgive me for being a bit thick , i've never had an mg before and am considering fitting a bass box and amp is the wiring already there, its an 2001 mg zt+ i've heard people say it already fitted in the loom ? HELP !!!!!

25th February 2009, 21:36	#3
eddybrown Gets stuck in Rover 75 Club CDT & 73' MG Midget Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 543 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Is it wise to draw the power from the cigar lighter? That sub/amp will draw 50W, personally I'd run a power lead direct from the battery and stick a fuse inline just after the battery. Looks a good choice of subwoofer though, very nice install. I have a fullsize 12" and whilst the boot is big it does still take up a bit of room and you loose that flexibility. __________________ http://www.eddybrown.co.uk/images/userbar_ed.png http://www.eddybrown.co.uk/images/userbar_mg.png

26th February 2009, 13:50	#5
allyp Newbie MG ZT + Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SHROPSHIRE Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mg Zt Bass Box Thanks guys, that makes thing clearer. Cheers :lol:

25th February 2009, 20:14	#2
Livermpj Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Club saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 280 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Hi, I've just fitted a Pioneer TS-WX11A to the front passenger footwell (bolted to the panel under the glovebox). Despite it's relatively small size, it sounds great There was no wiring present in the car, I used the cigar lighter supply (purple/yellow) and a remote trigger from the head unit (blue/white). If your head unit doesn't have a line-level audio o/p, then the Pioneer sub can be driven from the main speakers (but with the disadvantage that the main speakers must be driven with the full frequency range, and so will distort more easily). http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=32605 Hope this makes sense, Pete.

25th February 2009, 22:11	#4
mantianak I really should get out more....... ZT 190+ Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poole Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 6 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	I think there was a sub option for 75/ZT's but I doubt its high power. If you're looking for a custom powerful system (alpine, jl, etc) then you will definitely need a power cable straight from the battery.

26th February 2009, 19:02	#6
Livermpj Loves to post Rover 75 CDT Club saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 280 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Hi allyp, the Pioneer sub comes with an in-line 10A fuse, so the cigar lighter supply should be OK (it's fused at 15A). A sub with a more powerful amp will need more current, in which case I'd be tempted to take a supply from the primary fusebox in the engine compartment. Cheers, Pete.

6th March 2009, 15:12	#8
Phil1 Regular poster MGZT135+ Poseidon Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: leeds Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I fitted a sub in my old ZT and its dead easy to fit! I used some rather meaty cable on mine and apart from having to modify the grommits through the double bulkhead, it was a doddle. The amount of space for cable down the sills is nothing short of mind boggling, its huge! For best effect run the power cable down the drivers side (easiest place to get it through the bulkhead), and the remote and phono cables from the stereo down the passenger side (to cut out interferance from the power cable). Remember to keep the fuse from the battery live terminal as close as possible to the battery. If any wire chaffing should take place then it will still blow easily.

6th March 2009, 17:03	#9
jaiscossie Newbie MGZT CDTI Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I want to do this to my new mgzt :-)